Kala 20th Anniversary Solid Spruce Top Quilted Sapele Baritone Ukulele | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The Kala 20th Anniversary Solid Spruce Top Quilted Sapele Baritone Ukulele represents two decades of innovation and craftsmanship from one of the world's most respected ukulele manufacturers. This commemorative instrument features a stunning solid spruce top paired with quilted sapele back and sides, creating a unique tonal combination that delivers both clarity and warmth. Perfect for advanced players and collectors, this baritone ukulele offers the extended range and deeper tones that make it ideal for fingerstyle playing and complex arrangements.
Product Overview
This exceptional baritone ukulele showcases a solid spruce top that provides crisp articulation and excellent projection, while the quilted sapele back and sides contribute rich midrange warmth and beautiful visual appeal. The mahogany neck ensures stability and comfort during extended playing sessions, complemented by a smooth rosewood fingerboard that facilitates effortless fretting across all 19 frets. The gloss finish highlights the natural beauty of the premium tonewoods while providing protection against daily use.
The instrument features elegant rosewood binding that frames the body beautifully, while a stunning paua abalone shell rosette adds sophisticated visual detail. The custom California Poppy inlay on the rosewood headplate pays tribute to Kala's heritage, celebrating both their Hawaiian roots and California innovation. High-quality appointments throughout ensure this anniversary model meets the demands of serious musicians.
Premium D'Addario fluorocarbon strings with wound D string come pre-installed, providing optimal intonation and tone quality right out of the case. The extended 20.0625-inch scale length offers the deeper register that baritone players love, while maintaining comfortable playability for complex chord voicings and melodic passages.
Ideal For
- Advanced ukulele players seeking extended range and deeper tones
- Fingerstyle enthusiasts who appreciate the baritone's guitar-like tuning (D-G-B-E)
- Collectors interested in commemorative instruments with unique tonewood combinations
- Recording artists requiring rich, full-bodied tones for studio work
- Classical and jazz musicians exploring complex arrangements and chord progressions
Key Features
Solid Spruce Top Construction
The solid spruce top delivers exceptional clarity, projection, and dynamic response, providing the crisp articulation that professional players demand for both strumming and fingerpicking techniques.
Quilted Sapele Back and Sides
This Kala-first tonewood selection offers stunning visual beauty with distinctive grain patterns while contributing warm, balanced midrange tones that complement the spruce top perfectly.
20th Anniversary Appointments
Custom California Poppy inlay on the rosewood headplate, paua abalone shell rosette, and rosewood binding create an elegant aesthetic that celebrates Kala's two-decade journey of innovation.
Baritone Scale and Tuning
The 20.0625-inch scale length and D-G-B-E tuning provide extended range and deeper tones, making this instrument perfect for players transitioning from guitar or seeking richer harmonic possibilities.
Premium Hardware and Setup
D'Addario fluorocarbon strings with wound D string, rosewood fingerboard, and mahogany neck construction ensure professional playability and tone quality.
What's Included
- Kala 20th Anniversary Solid Spruce Top Quilted Sapele Baritone Ukulele
- Padded Kala 20th Anniversary Ukulele Gig Bag
- Manufacturer's warranty
- Pre-installed D'Addario Fluorocarbon strings with Wound D
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Size | Baritone |
| Top | Solid Spruce |
| Back & Sides | Quilted Sapele |
| Binding | Rosewood |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Headplate | Rosewood with California Poppy Inlay |
| Scale Length | 20.0625 inches |
| Overall Length | 30.25 inches |
| Body Length | 13.875 inches |
| Number of Frets | 19 |
| Fingerboard Width at Nut | 1.5 inches |
| Fingerboard Width at Body Joint | 1.875 inches |
| Upper Bout Width | 7.6875 inches |
| Lower Bout Width | 10.1875 inches |
| Waist Width | 6.5625 inches |
| Body Depth | 3.125 inches |
| Strings | D'Addario Fluorocarbon with Wound D |
| Finish | Gloss |
| Tuning | D-G-B-E (Low to High) |
Experience This Anniversary Baritone Ukulele Today
Discover the exceptional tone and craftsmanship of this commemorative Kala baritone ukulele at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. Our experienced staff can demonstrate the unique tonal qualities of the spruce and quilted sapele combination and help you explore the extended range possibilities of baritone tuning. Visit our showroom to experience why this 20th Anniversary model represents the pinnacle of Kala's innovative approach to ukulele construction.
